Good tank protector... - Ducati.ms

grendels_arm · Aug 25th, 2006, 3:50 pm

looking for a good tank protector. Don't need carbon fiber and don't want one of those ones that looks like a spine that all the Japanese bikes have. Just need a simple rubber one with good coverage and can be removed one day if I decide to. Also needs to be cheap.

oO_Rogue_Oo · Aug 25th, 2006, 4:26 pm

Clear 3m contact paper

**Duc4S** · Aug 26th, 2006, 8:24 am

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Originally Posted by grendels_arm

looking for a good tank protector. Don't need carbon fiber and don't want one of those ones that looks like a spine that all the Japanese bikes have. Just need a simple rubber one with good coverage and can be removed one day if I decide to. Also needs to be cheap.

Sam,

I'm a big fan of these guys:

http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

They have the 3M stuff - but I am not a fan of adhesive on my tank. They also offer the Colorform style of plastic. Super easy install, sticks by static electricity, comes off easily, but stays on firmly. At ~$16 a set (back of tank, and one for each side) it's cheap protection, and they have kits for all three of your bikes. Ya can't beat one stop shopping.

I have gotten about two seasons of riding out of them - which translates to ~6.5K miles, in all sorts of weather. The only issue I had is with one of the side panels coming off while riding. But that was all my fault. I noticed that the leading edge had come undone from the tank and ignored it for a few weeks. The lift got larger and on one ride -POOF!-, gone. That was the first set I had. I now check regularly and if an edge lifts, I lift it a bit more, clean both the tank and plastic with a damp cloth, and press back into place. Naturally, if there are any abrasives, I would float that off the paint first. I wouldn't want to scratch it and then worry about seeing the scratch from any angle. . .

- john

jneglia · Aug 26th, 2006, 9:08 am

I'd second the tankslapper. Easy to go on; I have the total protection package for my ST3s and even with my poor install it looks good.

grendels_arm · Aug 26th, 2006, 12:31 pm

I have the tankslapper on the 996. I want something a bit heavier for my track bike as the tankslapper is more to prevent paint fading from rubbing and little scratches. Just want something a little heavier duty. I guess worst case I find some rubber at Home Depot that can stick to something and cut it to fit.